Biography

Crystal left Big Law in 2007 and joined Livingston Law Firm upon the recommendation of her trusted law school professor, C. Delos Putz (who also taught LLF’s founder and managing shareholder, Renée Welze Livingston). She began as an associate and became a shareholder in 2012. She is the firm’s go-to attorney to unravel complex and unusual factual and legal scenarios. With over 15 years’ experience defending commercial litigation, product liability, including pharmaceutical and medical devices, premises liability and general liability matters in state and federal courts throughout California, Crystal recognizes litigation is stressful and not a usual part of her clients’ everyday life. She puts 100% effort into each of her cases in hopes of resolving litigation as early and as efficiently as possible. Crystal’s clients appreciate her responsiveness, candor and attention to detail. Crystal is an AV-Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected by Super Lawyer multiple years as a Rising Star in Northern California. In addition to her law practice, Crystal teaches legal research and writing at a Bay Area law school.

Experience

John F. Kennedy University College of Law​Adjunct Professor, Electronic Legal Research; Legal Research and Writing

May 2015-PresentPleasant Hill, CA

​Courses involve teaching students the basics of research, including instruction on available legal sources and databases, developing a research plan, tracking research results, and putting research into use in a practical written format.

Bingham McCutchen​Associate

October 2003-October 2007Walnut Creek and San Francisco, CA

General civil litigation defense practice with emphasis on representation of corporate clients, including major financial institutions, in business litigation and contract matters, including breach of contract, unfair competition, and class actions. Advised clients regarding land use entitlements and performed land use/environmental due diligence for private entities.

Personal

Crystal enjoys spending time with her Australian husband and two sons, especially on family game night (and even more so when she wins). She is also an avid reader and movie watcher with a growing collection of superhero t-shirts. ​

Education

University of San Francisco​School of Law Juris DoctorMagna Cum Laude June 2003